About
Faculty Research and Clinical Expertise
Research: Parent-child interaction; parenting issues; video-feedback; child behavior problems
Clinical: Pediatric Nursing; Community Health, Patient education
Professional Activities
1993-1998 Project Director, Early Intervention Program for Adolescent Mothers (NINR - RO1-NR02325)
2006-Present Project Director, Center for Vulnerable Populations Research (CVPR), UCLA School of Nursing (NINR P30-005041)
2006-Present Healthy African American Families II, Los Angeles, Member Diabetes Workgroup
2009-Present Nursing Practice and Research Council, Ronald Reagan Medical Center, Member
2010-Present Sigma Theta Tau International, Gamma Tau Chapter at Large Vice President
Education and Degree(s)
University of Washington, BSN, 1972, Nursing
Boston University, MS, 1977, Nursing (Maternal Child Health Clinical Specialist)
University of California, Los Angeles, PhD, 1998, Nursing (Cognate: developmental psychology)
Honors and Awards
Community Service Award, Southern California March of Dimes, 1989
Excellence in Education, Gamma Tau Chapter Sigma Theta Tau International, 1993
Honorary Service Award, PTA - Santa Monica-Malibu School District, 1996 and 2004